Going into the 2023 football season, Auburn Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Tigers’ roster.
Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] in his first season on the Plains.
Up next is sophomore safety [autotag]Caleb Wooden[/autotag]. He appeared in six games as a true freshman and is looking to build on that valuable experience.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Height: 6-1
Weight: 188
Class in 2023: Sophomore
247Sports Composite Ranking
Three-Star / No. 89 in Georgia / No. 70 S
Career Stats
| Year | G | Tackles | TFLs | Sacks | PDs | FFs |
| 2022 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PFF Grades
| Year | Defense | Tackling | Run Defense | Coverage | Special Teams |
| 2022 | 64.6 | 64.9 | 72.8 | 61.1 | 69.9 |
Depth Chart Overview
Wooden appeared in six games last season but with a limited amount of snaps. He got some work at the nickel position during spring practice and should provide depth at both nickel and safety this season as he continues to develop behind Auburn’s more experienced options.
He did well on special teams last year and could do so once again as he fights to get reps in a crowded secondary.